Wepwawet

Wepwawet

In Egyptian mythology, Wepwawet was originally a jackal deity of funerary rites, war, and royalty, whose cult centre was Asyut in Upper Egypt. His name means opener of the ways and he is often depicted as a wolf standing at the prow of a solar-boat. Some interpret that Wepwawet was seen as a scout, going out to clear routes for the army to proceed forward. One inscription from the Sinai states that Wepwawet "opens the way" to king Sekhemkhet's victory. In royal and religious processions, Wepwawet was often depicted on the first standard, opening the way for subsequent standards. He also stands at the prow of the Barque of Ra, usually in human-headed form.

Pantheon: Egyptian Culture: Ancient Egyptian Civilization: Ancient Egypt Period: 3100 BCE – 400 CE

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